Archives for September 2015

'“I think that’s another thing to touch on. We have a lot of great guys and a lot of new faces but we’re jelling pretty quick,” Ennis said. “We went to the Bills game together. It’s fun. But at the same time the season hasn’t started yet. We haven’t played any games yet. It’s going to get competitive once training camp starts but we’re getting along. We’re having fun and it’s a … [Read more...] about Excitement around Bills inspires Ennis, Sabres

'“He’s a true diamond,” Sabres defenseman Brycen Martin said Monday, “and Buffalo’s going to be really happy with him.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel flips the switch

'“We’re both smart players and we just seem to be able to read each other and know where each other is on the ice. I think it helped both of us last year and at this prospects challenge so far.”' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues creating his own identity

'Eichel set up the tying goal by defenseman Brycen Martin on a power play at 14:15 of the third period, then scored the winner — unassisted — with just 37 seconds left in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Eichel puts on a show in OT win for Sabres prospects

'Shortly after the game, a brief video of Eichel’s “first” goal in a Sabres uniform had more than 1,200 retweets on Twitter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel wows with overtime winner against Bruins

'“The ultimate goal is to keep putting on the real sweater … and prove everyone wrong that thinks I shouldn’t be on the team,” Kaleta said. “I have a lot of stuff that needs to be done this week. I’m determined. I’m focused. It is nerve-wracking a little bit, but then again you got to step and take control of your destiny.”' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta determined to return to Sabres

'In a scene that Buffalo fans hope they saw for the first of many times, Jack Eichel scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 comeback win on Monday in the final game of the Prospects Challenge.' … [Read more...] about Eichel leads comeback for Sabres in win vs Boston

'Three periods could not settle the game, forcing a 3-on-3 overtime session. Eichel and Sam Reinhart played a majority of the extra period, with the 2015 2nd overall pick taking the puck from his won zone and beating McIntyre with a wrist shot to win the game. Motte finished the night making 27 saves on 29 saves, while at the other end Buffalo beat McIntyre for three goals on … [Read more...] about Eichel lifts Sabres to 3-2 win over Boston

'"We're on the bench after a long shift in our own zone and the coach [Randy Cunneyworth] asked if I had anything left and I figured I could go out there and see what I could do," Eichel said. "It's nice having [Sam Reinhart] and [Brendan Guhle] out there too; two guys you can trust. [Guhle] and [Reinhart] make a good play on the 2-on-1 coming back our way and [goalie C.J. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel scores game-winner in prospects finale

'Prior to Eichel’s showcase, the Sabres had struggled for much of the game to match the tenacity of the Bruins. Boston got out to a 2-0 lead in the first period thanks to goals from Frank Vatrano and Linus Arnesson, a lead that Buffalo cut to one when 2014 draft pick Vaclav Karabacek tipped in a shot from defenseman David Henley in the second.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores OT winner as Sabres prospects beat Bruins

'“I talked to him on the ice this morning just about the opportunities that he had,” coach Randy Cunneyworth said Sunday. “He had two or three point-blank opportunities. Goalie made a great save on a couple of them, but the first thing is to get the opportunity. I think that’s great for him.”' … [Read more...] about Karabacek looking for rebound season with Sabres

'“What I saw in his game last year was about the best he had been to that point,” said Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth, who watched Catenacci last season as a player development coach. “He’s one of the quickest guys on the team, if not the quickest. On the forecheck, there’s not many that can do it better than him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dan Catenacci often overshadowed

'“They’re two of my best friends,” Hohmann said. “Evan was my roommate for most of my college experience, and Eichel’s one of my best friends. When he came in last year, we bonded really well, we like to make fun of each other and go back and forth so he’s one of my really good friends too. It’s awesome being up here with these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Hohmann among friends at Prospects Challenge

'“I know it’s a prospect tournament, but you’re suiting up against another team and you’re putting your game sweater on,” center Jack Eichel said. “It seems like a real game, and it’s nice to get off on the right foot. We’re a pretty confident bunch.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects ace chemistry test

'The Angola native will have a chance to earn a spot with the big club, but he’ll have to really wow General Manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma. The Sabres have a crowded bottom six, with Brian Gionta, Nicolas Deslauriers, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Cody McCormick, David Legwand and Jamie McGinn among those competing for playing time. Barring trades or a stellar … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s new contract hits close to home